By Lisa Riley - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Edrington sells Cutty Sark to La Martiniquaise-Bardinet

Published: 28 November, 2018

Edrington has sold its Cutty Sark Scotch Whisky brand to La Martiniquaise-Bardinet for an undisclosed sum.

WSTA returns to Tokyo to promote homegrown wine and gin

Published: 28 November, 2018

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) this week travelled to Tokyo to showcase the quality of English wine and British gin in a bid to boost exports.

Maison & Domaines Les Alexandrins acquires Le Domaine de Bréseyme

Published: 28 November, 2018

Maison & Domaines Les Alexandrins – based at Tain l’Hermitage, has acquired Brézème estate Bréseyme for an undisclosed sum.

Naked Wines launches crowdfunded English fizz from Simpsons

Published: 28 November, 2018

Naked Wines has launched its first crowdfunded English sparkling wine in collaboration with Simpsons Wine Estate.

Chapel Down adds three European reds

Published: 28 November, 2018

Chapel Down has added three European red wines to its portfolio as part of its Great Minds Drink Alike initiative.

Organic still wine consumption to increase 50% by 2022

Published: 26 November, 2018

Organic still wine consumption in the UK is poised to soar, with research released today predicting more than a 50% increase by 2022.

Your local, approachable indie wine merchant

Published: 26 November, 2018

Following The Vineking’s soft opening of The Tasting Rooms in Reigate last month, Lisa Riley meets the brains behind the new venture and hears about the raison d’être – accessibility

Five wines awarded grand gold medals for bulk sales

Published: 26 November, 2018

Five wines have been awarded grand gold medals at the International Bulk Wine Competition.

Burley ‘graciously’ exits the 45 group

Published: 23 November, 2018

Phil Burley has left the Leicester-based ’45' group of businesses, made up of 45 West, 45 St Martins and 45 Gin School.

Richards resigns from the IMW

Published: 23 November, 2018

Penny Richards, executive director at the Institute of Wine (IMW), has handed in her notice and will be leaving the organisation at the end of the year.

Soave hails vintage as a success despite ‘tricky year’

Published: 23 November, 2018

Consorzio of Soave has hailed the 2018 vintage as a success predominantly thanks to the ‘Sentinels of Soave’.

Champagnes and Chateaux launches online sales

Published: 23 November, 2018

Champagnes and Châteaux has revamped its website so it can sell bottles direct to consumers.

The week that was

Published: 23 November, 2018

In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, here’s a review of the top online news, analysis, opinions and features.

Symington overhauls Dow’s to extend its appeal

Published: 22 November, 2018

Symington Family Estates has given its Dow’s Aged Tawny portfolio an overhaul in a bid to extend the Port’s appeal to a younger audience and beyond Christmas and formal occasions.

Majestic profits swing to a loss

Published: 22 November, 2018

Majestic Wine has reported a £200,000 pre-tax loss for the six months to 1 October, down from a £3.1million profit for the same period last year.

WBWE goes to China

Published: 21 November, 2018

The World Bulk Wine Exhibition (WBWE) has revealed it is set to hold its first exhibition in China next year.

Pull the Cork launches crowdfunding campaign

Published: 21 November, 2018

Pull the Cork, the online sustainable wine retailer launched at the beginning of this year, has embarked on a crowdfunding campaign in a bid to raise £24,000.